Salaries by job in Romania 2026: gross and net
Typical monthly pay for the main kinds of job, before and after tax and social security, from official earnings data.
Typical gross pay a month in 2026 for the main kinds of job, from the lowest-paid to the highest-paid. Your own salary and situation: in the calculator below.
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Pay by kind of job in Romania 2026
Pay differs most by the kind of work. The table shows the typical gross pay a month of each main group of the international ISCO classification, and what is left after income tax and social security.
Typical pay a month by kind of job
| Kind of job | Gross a month | Net a month | Compared with all |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers | RON 11,987 | RON 7,013 | +49% |
| Professionals: engineers, doctors, teachers, IT specialists, lawyers | RON 10,682 | RON 6,249 | +33% |
| Technicians and associate professionals | RON 8,998 | RON 5,264 | +12% |
| Machine operators, assemblers and drivers | RON 7,999 | RON 4,680 | −1% |
| Office and administrative staff | RON 7,943 | RON 4,647 | −1% |
| Skilled trades: construction, electricians, mechanics | RON 7,919 | RON 4,632 | −2% |
| Farming, forestry and fishing | RON 6,872 | RON 4,020 | −15% |
| Service and sales: shops, restaurants, care, security | RON 6,557 | RON 3,836 | −19% |
| Elementary jobs: cleaners, helpers, labourers | RON 6,541 | RON 3,827 | −19% |
| All employees (median) | RON 8,056 | RON 4,712 | 0% |
Typical gross pay: the 2026 national median, RON 8,056 a month, times how much each group earns compared with all employees (median monthly earnings, ILOSTAT, 2025). Net pay: single, aged 35, no children, 12 salaries a year. Pay varies widely inside each group by experience, sector and region.
Frequently asked questions
Which jobs pay the most in Romania?
Managers: typically RON 11,987 gross a month, RON 7,013 net.
Which jobs pay the least in Romania?
Elementary jobs: typically RON 6,541 gross a month, RON 3,827 net.
Rules and official sources: see “Rules applied (2026)” in the calculator. Last checked: October 2026. Estimates for information, not financial advice.
Other questions about pay in Romania: What is my hourly wage? · What is the minimum wage after tax? · What do I take home part-time? · How much unemployment benefit would I get? · How much notice must my employer give? · When can I retire? · What is my money worth after inflation?